Surprise at three quarters

Shuzhong in this era is completely different from the "Land of Abundance" in Yuan Xiao's impression of flowers blooming like brocades.

Although this is also one of the most affluent places in this era, unlike the Central Plains, this place is full of ethnic customs, and the people's clothing and various fashions are very different from Chang'an.

The girls were wearing brightly colored costumes, jingling accessories, and wide trouser legs, revealing beautiful ankles. What surprised Yuan Xiao most was that many of them walked barefoot.

She looked at the girls passing by, and then turned to look at Zhuo Wenjun.

Although her look is quite different from others now, but considering that she is a local and grew up here, I can't help but want to see what she would look like in this kind of clothes.

Her thoughts were all written on her face, Zhuo Wenjun shook his head helplessly, "Don't think about it, although I grew up here, but the elders in my family admire the customs of the Central Plains, so the clothes are all based on the fashion trend of Chang'an City , the picture in your mind does not exist."

"Really?" Yuan Xiao showed obvious pity on his face, but quickly restrained himself and asked enthusiastically, "Then what were you like when you were young?"

"It's no different from other ladies." Zhuo Wenjun smiled nostalgicly, "I have been learning various skills since I can remember. I hope that when I grow up, I can use these things to find a good husband."

But in fact, when it came time to discuss relatives, the criteria for selection became family background.

Sima Xiangru was Zhuo Wenjun's second husband. Before that, she had married once, and the other party was in the same family as Zhuo's family. It was neither good nor bad, but it was far from what Zhuo Wenjun wanted.

Later, when that person died of illness, she chose to go back to live with her natal family, which is very common in Sichuan.

In the first marriage, she obeyed her parents' arrangement, so in the second marriage, she had to make her own decision.

She chose Sima Xiangru. They were both young at that time. He was handsome and talented, and it was true that he couldn't pick the second best in Sichuan.The thrilling song "Phoenix Seeking the Phoenix" made her want to be with him even if she left everything behind.

Looking back at this moment, Zhuo Wenjun admits that he may not have thought carefully at the time, and did not see through the nature of such a human being as Sima Xiang.But the years they lived together in Shuzhong were indeed happy.That person can understand all her thoughts and can always keep up with her rhythm.

That alone makes betrayal all the more unacceptable.

It's just that after more than 2000 years, those deep feelings have long since faded away, leaving only a little nostalgia and melancholy.

After visiting the capital, they diverted to Linqiong again.The Zhuo family is still the rich Zhuo family in central Sichuan, and there are so many guests every day, it seems that nothing has changed.It's just that the parents are old, and now the brothers have become the masters of the family.

Zhuo Wenjun did not show up to meet them.

According to her age, she should be over 50 years old this year, but since entering that book, her appearance seems to have been frozen at the prime of her youth, looking very young.This appearance is naturally not suitable to appear around family members who are familiar with him.

But Yuan Xiao still replaced Zhuo Wenjun and presented a gift to the Zhuo family: the improved iron smelting process and alloy production formula that they have researched in the past few years.

The Zhuo family originally made their fortune by smelting iron, and until now, this is still the pillar industry of their family.With this information, I believe they can still lead the iron smelting technology of this era, and continue to maintain their current advantages, so as not to be left behind by the times.

This is the only thing she can do for her family.

After wandering in the middle of Shu for two months, news from Chang'an came in one after another.

It is said that the general presented horseshoes and stirrups, two cavalry weapons, and was rewarded by His Majesty; it is said that the little prince born by Mrs. Han can speak when he is less than one year old. He is a first-class child prodigy and has been praised by many ministers in the court. Even the emperor wanted to change the crown prince; it is said that the empress in the palace had clashed with Mrs. Han several times, even threatening the life of the crown prince; it is said that the emperor was seriously ill and hadn't come to court for two days...

Hearing the last news, Yuan Xiao immediately realized that Wei Zifu should have already made a move.

After discussing with Zhuo Wenjun, she felt that it was time to go back.Walk slowly on the road, and when you return to Chang'an, everything must have been settled.

……

Liu Che is really sick.

In the past few years, he has not had much restraint in his sexuality, coupled with the many chores that need to be dealt with in the court, and the increasing pressure brought by the Wei family... There are so many things that cost him a lot of effort, and once they burst out , They fell on the hospital bed and couldn't get up.

Of course, only she knew whether Queen Wei used some means.

The emperor cannot manage the government, and the prince can only supervise the country.Because the prince was young, the empress acted as the government agent, and then ordered several important officials in the court to assist him.

Everyone thought that Wei Zifu could only sit on the side as a display.But the reality is that the first time she took over the position, she used thunderous means to suppress different voices in the court, making the crown prince's position even more stable.

Liu Che watched all this happen, only to realize that the weak and helpless lover who he pitied so much had unknowingly become what he is now.

She is strong and wise, and she is undoubtedly a qualified queen, without losing the demeanor of her mother.

But the quality he liked in her had long since disappeared.Even at certain times, when Wei Zifu came back from the court and stood by his bedside in fine clothes, Liu Che would occasionally think of Chen Ajiao.

Wei Zifu now is a bit like Gillian back then.

The difference is that Gillian at that time was innocent and deeply affectionate towards him, and Liu Che could always control her emotions and thoughts.In Wei Zifu's eyes, there was only business-like indifference left.

She took care of Liu Che gently, but it made his heart chill.

There was nothing wrong with this feeling. Liu Che could clearly realize that the authority in his hands was being lost bit by bit, and it was all transferred to Wei Zifu.The courtiers who once looked after him only rarely come to Weiyang Palace now, because the queen and prince can handle all political affairs.

What everyone didn't expect was that the first thing Wei Zifu did after taking control of the court was to release Gillian from Nagato Palace.

The former empress has been living in the Nagato Palace in a low-key way all these years without attracting anyone's attention.Even though her mother, Princess Guantao, is still active in the court, few people will think of her anymore.

At this moment when Wei Zifu released Gillian, they suddenly realized that there seemed to be some kind of unknown connection between the two people who were originally incompatible.

Thinking about the process of Empress Wei taking power, Princess Guantao and the Marquis of Tangyi behind her never made any trouble for her, and even occasionally offered some help.Coupled with the support of General Wei Qing and the support of such two forces, it is no wonder that she was able to stabilize the situation so quickly.

However, the two queens shook hands and made peace, and the deep meaning in it inevitably made people focus on the emperor in Weiyang Palace.

I don't know how he feels now?

Liu Che's mood was very complicated.

After so many years, seeing Gillian again, he realized that it was only natural for him not to like her.She has a very special aura, which was not obvious in the past because of her flying nature, but now that she has calmed down, that aura is very prominent.

He had only seen this kind of temperament in Empress Dowager Dou.

Even if that woman is blind, she can still intervene in the court.In the Wen and Jing dynasties, although she was only a harem woman, her influence on the court was not insignificant.Even when he first ascended the throne, every memorial had to be sent to the Changle Palace for the Empress Dowager to review.

For Liu Che, she is a huge shadow covering the top of the sky.

The oppressive feeling of living in the shadows is still etched in his body to this day.

So when he saw Gillian, who was brought up by Empress Dowager Dou, he subconsciously felt disgusted, because he saw in her

Because he always felt that Gillian would follow the same path as Dou's in the future, controlling his harem and court.And this is something that Liu Che will never tolerate.

His feelings were not wrong.

The moment he saw Gillian, Liu Che understood everything.Even though she was imprisoned in the Nagato Palace, she still had the ability to influence the court, and she even did so many things without her knowing it, and single-handedly promoted the current situation.

And the docile Wei Zifu in his heart seemed to be just a false shadow.The real her was ambitious, and replaced Gillian on the seemingly destined path.

The Lu family, the Dou family, the Wei family... the country of the Han Dynasty always seems to be inseparable from the shadow of women.

Liu Che stared at Gillian fiercely, speechless.

Ah Jiao stood still in front of his bed, and smiled slightly, "Ah Zhu, don't come here without any problems."

"You don't seem to want to see me. In fact, I didn't plan to see you, but I just wanted to catch up with you because of the Queen's kindness. In addition, I have a very special gift for you. I have to ask for it first. You agree. If you want to watch it, let the queen send you to Shanglin Garden, and I will wait for you there at noon tomorrow, no waiting after the expiration date."

After she finished speaking, she bowed with her skirt in her hand, and then walked away gracefully.

Princess Guantao was waiting for her outside.

When Liu Xun first found out about Gillian's plan, she refused.

Wei Zifu turned the most proud thing in her life into a joke, so she naturally wouldn't like this woman.It was precisely because she knew what she was thinking that Gillian didn't directly express her intentions at first, but only said that she wanted to pull Liu Che down from that position.

It wasn't until the chaos in the palace was turned upside down that she finally revealed her plan.At that time, Wei Shi had already become a climate, and she couldn't make any other choices.

Besides, compared to Wei Zifu, Wang Zhi and Liu Che who lied to her are the most hateful.So Liu Xun finally compromised, and personally participated in the promotion of several of them.For example, Wang Zhi's death was caused by great stimulation, and among them, Liu Xun had a lot of handwriting.

He did it, but in Liu Xing's heart, this daughter has become so difficult that he can hardly recognize it.Seeing Gillian now, she actually felt a faint feeling of trepidation.

So she didn't dare to ask about Gillian's future arrangements.

Even the moment she learned that Gillian would not live with her, she was relieved.

Ah Jiao saw everything in her eyes, thinking that Dong Yan was still by her side now, keeping this distance, even if she left her, she wouldn't be too sad, so she didn't say anything.

Soon, it will all be over.